Weather & Climate in Learned, MS

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Learned enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	65.5°F
	21% above US avg
January Average	47°F (8°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	207 ft (63 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density	185/sq mi
Coordinates	32.1971°N, 90.5480°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Hinds County County
Nearest Airport	Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.2"

58% above US avg

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.14"

Driest Month (Sep) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	94.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	80.1 / 100
Community Resilience	80.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Very High
Strong Wind	Very High
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Very High
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.

Jan 8, 2019	8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi	M3.7	117 km	16 km
May 3, 2015	7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi	M3.2	60 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2015	6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi	M3.2	60 km	5 km
May 3, 2015	8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi	M3.0	59 km	5 km
Mar 15, 2025	5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi	M3.0	86 km	10 km
Aug 9, 2019	Mississippi	M2.8	61 km	5 km
Aug 17, 2015	9 km N of Madison, Mississippi	M2.6	56 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2024	Francine	Category 1	81 mph	291 km
2021	Ida	Category 4	121 mph	179 km
2020	Laura	Category 4	150 mph	241 km
2020	Zeta	Category 2	98 mph	179 km
2017	Nate	Category 1	75 mph	248 km
2008	Gustav	Category 2	98 mph	247 km
2005	Katrina	Category 3	127 mph	113 km
2004	Ivan	Category 3	121 mph	283 km
2002	Lili	Category 1	92 mph	296 km
1998	Georges	Category 2	104 mph	237 km
1992	Andrew	Category 3	115 mph	218 km
1985	Elena	Category 3	115 mph	181 km
1985	Juan	Category 1	75 mph	298 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

896 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 313 fatalities, 3,824 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971	EF5	89 km	109.2 mi	47
Mar 3, 1966	EF5	2 km	202.5 mi	58
Dec 5, 1953	EF5	36 km	9.0 mi	38
Mar 24, 2023	EF4	83 km	59.2 mi	17
Apr 24, 2010	EF4	74 km	149.0 mi	10
Nov 24, 2001	EF4	42 km	11.5 mi	2
Nov 21, 1992	EF4	39 km	128.0 mi	12
Mar 9, 1992	EF4	100 km	20.0 mi	0
Apr 18, 1978	EF4	83 km	19.1 mi	4
Mar 29, 1976	EF4	47 km	126.5 mi	0
Mar 29, 1976	EF4	53 km	22.3 mi	3
Mar 26, 1976	EF4	68 km	18.5 mi	0
Feb 21, 1971	EF4	23 km	65.2 mi	13
Feb 21, 1971	EF4	71 km	202.1 mi	58
Jan 23, 1969	EF4	75 km	117.8 mi	32
Dec 28, 2024	EF3	96 km	26.0 mi	0
Dec 16, 2019	EF3	94 km	18.6 mi	0
Apr 28, 2014	EF3	31 km	29.7 mi	1
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	81 km	8.9 mi	0
Apr 15, 2011	EF3	19 km	16.5 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BIEN 75-78 (4,658 acres, 2014).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2014	BIEN 75-78	4,658	96 km
2021	BIENVILLE - CPT 38-39-40	4,545	91 km
2022	HOMOCHITTO BB51	4,411	98 km
2018	UNNAMED	4,007	93 km
2010	HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 18	3,826	94 km
2010	COMP 222-223-224	3,745	97 km
2010	HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 25	3,676	98 km
2017	UNNAMED	3,547	92 km
2021	HOMOCHITTO - BB 7	3,028	68 km
2010	BIEN 1-4	2,983	91 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,935	97 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,802	68 km
2021	BIENVILLE CPT 1-4	2,761	92 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,444	85 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,436	93 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,388	92 km
2022	508	2,386	92 km
2021	BIENVILLE - CPT 76/77	2,246	97 km
2013	BIEN 42-46 55	2,215	97 km
2010	HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 21	2,182	97 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	47°F (8°C)	5.6 in	Coldest
February	49°F (10°C)	4.9 in
March	57°F (14°C)	6.1 in	Wettest
April	64°F (18°C)	5.4 in
May	71°F (22°C)	5.1 in
June	78°F (26°C)	4.0 in
July	82°F (28°C)	4.2 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	3.5 in
September	76°F (24°C)	3.1 in	Driest
October	65°F (18°C)	3.5 in
November	55°F (13°C)	4.8 in
December	48°F (9°C)	6.0 in

Learned has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and September the driest (3.1").

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